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ANCIENT ROME

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is true of the source below?Seneca the Younger, philosopher, Letters, 60 C.E.There is nothing more harmful to one’s character than going to one of these [gladiatorial games]. ____ When I come home from one, I find that I am greedier and more aggressive ____ I am more cruel.
A
The author most likely believes the gladiatorial games should be ended.
B
The author most likely believes the gladiatorial games should continue as they are.
C
The author most likely believes that it is necessary to be cruel (mean).
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Augustus gave Tiberius many powers, but he most excelled during his military campaigns. He was a very successful military leader, quelling mutinies and strengthening the borders of the empire in successive decisive campaigns. He campaigned in Armenia to strengthen the Roman-Parthian border.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Julio-Claudian dynasty comprised the first five Roman emperors: Augustus, Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius, and Nero. This line of emperors ruled the Roman Empire, from its formation (under Augustus, in 27 BC) until the last of the line, emperor Nero, committed suicide (in AD 68).

Detailed explanation-3: -Augustus died of natural causes on August 19, 14 CE, at age 75. He was immediately succeeded by his adopted son, Tiberius. Read more about Augustus’s adopted son and successor, Tiberius.

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